"Then I will choose the Demon Pill and Essence Blood, the rest shall be Fellow Daoist Lingyanâs," Qin Ming pondered for a moment and said.
Yue Lingyan was somewhat surprised, "Fellow Daoist Qin wonât even look at the treasures gathered by Great Black Heaven?"
She then waved her hand, and a bell-shaped storage treasure flew from the corpse into her hand.
Qin Ming swallowed saliva; though he wanted it, he understood the principle of not being too greedy.
The Tier Four Demon Saintâs Demon Pill and Lifebound Essence Blood were already highly valuable, having encapsulated the essence of the Transformed Great Demon, so he mustnât covet other treasures.
Otherwise, it would be quite unprincipled.
The Demon Pill can be used to brew Nascent Soul Level Tier Four Spirit Wine or to cultivate a Spirit Pet. The Essence Blood can be used for cultivating techniques, which is just what he needs.
If this Tier Four Demon Pill were placed outside in the Cultivation Realm, it could even give rise to a Fake Infant Cultivator, supporting a large sect.
"Very well, I wonât be polite then," Yue Lingyan smiled faintly and put away the bell.
She then pointed her finger, shooting a silver light into the black head of the demon bird, extracting a jet-black Tier Four Low-Grade Demon Pill, emanating a charming dark mysterious radiance.
She took out the white jade bracelet from her hand and sealed the Demon Soul of the Great Black Heaven Demon Saint back into the Demon Pill, combining them into one.
Without the Demon Soul in the Demon Pill, its efficacy would be greatly reduced, quickly losing its demonic power.
Next, Yue Lingyan pulled a blood-red Lifebound Feather from beneath the neck of the Wind-splitting Eagle, different from the other wings.
She handed both to Qin Ming and said, "This is the Lifebound Feather of the Wind-splitting Eagle clan; all its Lifebound Essence Blood is stored within."
Qin Ming happily received the Demon Pill and feather, expressing his gratitude, "Then Qin accepts it with a smile."
"Ha, I also gained benefits; the materials from this Great Black Heaven are crucial for the Spiritual Treasure Iâm about to refine."
"This creature has amassed quite a collection of treasures in its lifetime," Yue Lingyan chuckled, her mood was very good.
This harvest would also allow her cultivation strength to further progress, establishing a higher status among the Demon Race.
"By the way, what are Fellow Daoist Qinâs plans next?" Yue Lingyan asked again.
Qin Ming smiled wryly upon hearing this, "Originally, I planned to take a merchant ship back to the Southern Wilderness."
"Unexpectedly, this happened, so now I have to plan and find another way to leave Great Jin."
"Fellow Daoist Lingyan must know, with the emergence of the Secret Realm from Cyan Origin Sect, war is inevitable among the many forces of the three Cultivation Realms."
"Qin really doesnât want to be involved; Iâd love to keep my distance."
Yue Lingyan nodded, truly agreeing with his thoughts.
"Fellow Daoist Qinâs decision is very wise; seeking opportunities from those sects is akin to taking food from a tigerâs mouth, a slight misstep could result in peril."
"Moreover, with the Blood Refining Demon Sect watching like a tiger, getting opportunities wonât be easy."
Then she said, "I happen to know a way that can send you back to the Southern Wilderness."
"Oh? Thatâs great! Fellow Daoist Lingyan, do tell," Qin Ming showed a delighted expression upon hearing this.
This is the benefit of interacting with High-Tier Cultivators; it helps broaden oneâs horizons and knowledge.
Previously.
Qin Ming had only been acquainted with one Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Human Race, who was Cold Crow Ascendant, yet this elder seemed unwilling to communicate much with him.
As a result, Qin Mingâs understanding of anything above the Nascent Soul was limited.
Yue Lingyan was different; she almost had an answer for every question, letting Qin Ming learn many things he hardly knew about the Cultivation Realm before.
...
Half a day later.
On the grass outside the Cave Mansion.
The Heaven-Devouring Rat, Profound Water Crocodile, Silver-winged Frost Bee, and Little Silver Fox sat concentrically on the ground, with various Spirit Melons and Spirit Fruits planted by Qin Ming in the Little Spirit Realm arranged in front of them.
"Brother Mouse, my little girl heard from her mother that you encountered Great Black Heaven Demon Saintâs pursuit on the way here?"
The Little Silver Fox blinked her gem-like green eyes and asked the Heaven-Devouring Rat.
Upon hearing this, the Heaven-Devouring Rat immediately stood up, patted his chest, and began speaking rapidly:
"Little Silver Fox, your words are not quite right."
"What do you mean by being pursued?"
"My master actually used himself as bait to lure the enemy deeper, do you understand?"
"If not for my master stopping me, I was ready to go out and fight that Great Black Heaven, and teach him a lesson on being a demon."
"But before I made a move, that guy was already eliminated."
"Ah! What a pity..."
The Little Silver Fox was simple-minded. After listening, she believed it to be true and said with admiration, "Brother Mouse is indeed powerful. I am truly impressed!"
The Heaven-Devouring Rat waved its small hand casually and said, "Nothing special. Ever since I advanced to Tier Three Perfection and with all the powerful artifacts in my hands, even a Tier Four Demon Saint... I could give it a try."
"Itâs just that thereâs no place to show off my skills..."
Slap!
Just as the Heaven-Devouring Rat was about to continue bragging, a big hand slapped hard on its head.
Scratching the back of its head and turning around, it saw Qin Ming and Yue Lingyan emerging from the cave mansion.
"And you think you can give it a try, whoâs stopping you?"
"I havenât seen you take the initiative either?"
Qin Ming said to it lightly.
"Next time for sure, next time!"
The Heaven-Devouring Rat immediately curbed its behavior and said with a cheeky smile.
Even Yue Lingyan, beside them, couldnât help but laugh at its behavior.
"Master, are we leaving now?" the Heaven-Devouring Rat couldnât help but ask.
Qin Ming glanced at it and said somewhat exasperatedly, "Do you intend to stay here for the New Year?"
This guy almost couldnât move every time it came to Muxia Mountain.
"Hehehe, how could that be? I was just casually asking." The Heaven-Devouring Rat laughed awkwardly.
Just earlier, Yue Lingyan had also asked Qin Ming to stay, given the current turmoil outside. It seemed better to stay in the Fox Race Sacred Land.
Muxia Mountain with its Tier Four Spirit Vein is considered a prime cultivation ground.
But how could Qin Ming accept her invitation? Not to mention that as a Human Race cultivator, staying too long in a Demon Race territory wasnât advisable.
He also had many secrets that he couldnât reveal in front of Yue Lingyan.
Itâs better to return to Wangyue Island to cultivate and prepare for the Nascent Soul breakthrough.
Before leaving, Qin Ming took out a jar of Demon Flame Wine and two Nascent Fruits from his storage pouch and handed them to Yue Lingyan, saying:
"Fellow Daoist Lingyan, thereâs no need to see me off."
"These are the Nascent Fruits I promised to prepare for the Little Silver Fox, and the wine is called âDemon Flame Wine,â brewed by Qin himself. She can use it when breaking through to Tier Three Perfection; it has a Breaking Realm effect."
The Little Silver Fox, hearing this, immediately brightened up and bowed to Qin Ming: "Thank you, Elder Qin, for the generous gift!"
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Qin," Yue Lingyan also expressed her gratitude. These spiritual objects were incredibly precious for the Little Silver Fox.
Even as a Tier Four Demon Saint, she couldnât obtain them.
Qin Ming smiled and said, "Itâs just a small token, and we agreed to it when we divided the Nascent Fruit Tree."
"Fellow Daoist Qinâs Spirit Plant mastery is exceptional. I didnât expect you to cultivate the Nascent Fruit Tree to maturity so quickly," Yue Lingyan said with a smile, "It seems that Fellow Daoist Qinâs return will make Nascent Soul formation just a matter of time. I congratulate you in advance."
"When you hold your Nascent Soul Ceremony, donât forget to invite me."
Qin Ming humbly said, "The Nascent Soul formation is incredibly difficult. Qin just has a bit of fortune."
"Itâs not certain yet."
"But if I do succeed in forming the Nascent Soul, I will surely invite Fellow Daoist Lingyan."
He then put his three Spirit Pets into the Little Spirit Realm.
Before parting, Yue Lingyan took out a map and a dark wooden token, handing them to Qin Ming, "Fellow Daoist Qin, follow the route marked on this to return."
Qin Ming learned another way to return to the Southern Wilderness from her.
In the Black Sea Eastern Domain, there is a place called Little Turtle Island.
On this island, there are private ships that occasionally travel to various places in the Cultivation Realm, sometimes even to the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm.
However, very few cultivators know of this route.
Because the location of Little Turtle Island requires cultivators to fly there themselves, without Golden Core Stage strength, itâs almost impossible to reach.
Qin Ming looked at the map for a moment and suddenly asked:
"Fellow Daoist Lingyan, I didnât expect this Little Turtle Island to have such a unique geographical location, being between the Black Sea and the East Sea Cultivation Realm."
Yue Lingyan nodded, "Thatâs right, this Little Turtle Island is actually managed by the East Sea Cultivation Realm."
"In the distant past, the East Sea Cultivation Realm was home to a Divinity Transformation Sect, the âPenglai Sect.â Although talents have dwindled over the past thousand years, it possesses an ancient Penglai Immortal Tree, sustaining an unbroken line of heritage for thousands of years. It might not be impossible for them to produce another Divinity Transformation cultivator."
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